Katong is probably best known for its food and its historic shophouses. However, did you know that there are a number of Katong playgrounds in the area and its surrounding areas? These include a large indoor playground, some lesser known outdoor play spots just a stone’s throw away and a couple of hidden spots for kids?
We take a look at the various Katong playgrounds around East Coast Road and Marine Parade (there are others at Katong Park and Arthur Road) where kids can have some fun and perhaps you may end up seeing the area in new light!
Katong Playgrounds Where Kids Can Have Some Fun!
Wan To Play
Located on level four of i12 Katong shopping mall is the Wan To Play indoor playground. The chain’s outlet at i12 Katong is forest themed.
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Kids can step inside Wan To Play Forest and have some fun at the indoor playground’s sizable ball pit and explore its colourful climbing frame. There are rides and mini play areas too, including a building blocks section.
Just beside Wan To Play is Climb Central, which has a special jungle-themed wall for kids.
Where: 112 East Coast Rd, #04-03/04 i12 Katong, Singapore 428802
Website: Wan To Play
Kaboodle
Kaboodle is creative indoor play space that allows kids to engage in creative free play. This Katong playground is where kids and the young at heart go wild through imaginative play. You will certainly not find a climbing frame, nor monkey bars here. What you will find, however, are loose parts – lots, and lots of loose parts – so that the children can transform the environment they’re in and make it their very own. Read more about Kaboodle.
Where: 88 East Coast Road, #02-06 Katong Square, Singapore 423371
Website: Kaboodle
Better Play
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This is a Montessori-inspired space that offers a variety of high-quality toys and classes that promote focused engagement and learning for children aged six months to six years. It was designed to be a safe and calm environment for little ones to relax, explore and play together.
Where: 451 Joo Chiat Road #02-12 Katong Point, Singapore 427664
Website: Better Play Singapore
Parkway Parade Hide-Out Playground
Just a stone’s throw away from the heart of Katong is Parkway Parade. Parents who are in the know will be familiar with the free Hide-Out Playground. This outdoor playground has two wooden play structures that kids can explore and have fun on. Climb onto a wooden ship or ride the blue dolphin at this free kids play space.
Where: Level 1, 80 Marine Parade Road, Singapore 449269
Find out more about the Parkway Parade playground.
Blk 77 Marine Drive Playground
There are several playgrounds at the Marine Drive area, which is just a stone’s throw away from the Katong malls along East Coast Road. The one at Block 77 stands out because it a quite a large pirate ship playground with plenty of climbing and play opportunities.
In addition, the playground also has a unique rescue boat playground for younger kids!
Where: Block 77 Marine Drive, Singapore 440077
Mini Reading Corner at Katong V
If you want to let your kids unwind, did you know that there is a small reading corner with comfy seating at Katong V. This is located just next to the Fairprice supermarket. Cozy up with one of the books at this free seating area.
Where: 30 East Coast Rd, Katong V, #03-07, Singapore 428751
The Music Circle at Katong V
For musical play time for your child, pay a visit to The Music Circle, also located at Katong V. This music school has Early Childhood Music classes for 3 to 5 year-olds that lay a strong and essential foundation for their first steps into music, as well as classes that help students achieve excellence in instruments such as piano and violin.
Where: 30 East Coast Rd, Katong V, #03-07, Singapore 428751
Website: The Music Circle
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The Music Circle at Katong V is holding Spark Musical Weekends on 27 and 28 July, and 3 and 4 August 2024.
This includes enchanting workshops (including a magic workshop), playful adventures, and artistic explorations designed to ignite your child’s imagination. It is a great opportunity to find out more about The Music Circle’s programmes for different ages. Get more details about what’s on at Spark Musical Weekends.
